One of the most frequently asked questions I receive about the Daniel Fast concerns herbal tea. People have a hard time understanding why they can't have it on the fast, especially if it's caffeine-free and...Read more

During the Daniel Fast we spend time examining our hearts and work to align our ways with the way of the Lord.

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“Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.”Daniel 1:12

“In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.” –——Daniel 10:2, 3

Welcome! The purpose of this site is to offer valuable and complete information about the Daniel Fast. As the Daniel Fast Blogger, my #1 goal is to help you have a successful fasting experience. More and more Christian men and women are choosing the Daniel Fast as their guideline to enter into the spiritual discipline. While the Daniel Fast is a partial fast, (rather than total abstention from all food) it still provides many of the attributes of denying the self and seeking God.

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It all depends on the ingredients. Only food grown from seed can be eaten on the Daniel Fast (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, healthy oils); the only beverage is water; salt, spices, herbs are allowed. No sweetners of any kind, no chemicals or food additives, no leavening agents, no alcohol or stimulants.

It all depends on the ingredients. Only food grown from seed can be eaten on the Daniel Fast (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, healthy oils); the only beverage is water; salt, spices, herbs are allowed. No sweeteners of any kind, no chemicals or food additives, no leavening agents, no alcohol or stimulants.

Thanks for your response. I think I should read the link that you posted regarding the repentance. I thought that PB was ok and I consumed it with fruit and rice cakes; also the milk that I usually consume is almond milk but I forgot to read THAT label (contains cane sugar), and I used it with a smoothie, corn meal, and oatmeal. Not anymore though… I’ve tried to be very careful with what I eat but somehow I missed those details. Thank you for your guidance.

Thank you for all that you do to support people’s DF journey. I’m praying for a very specific thing, a mend in a relationship. I see God working behind the scenes, but I’m wondering if I should do the DF longer than 3 weeks? Would God see 3.5 or 4 or 4.5 as anything different than the 3 weeks? I’m really ready to be done as I just began my 3rd week and it’s a challenge, but maybe I need to give more of a sacrifice and do it longer. What are your thoughts? Thanks for your advice.

I suggest you seek a “release” from the Lord. He may want you to contend longer for the matter.

Remember, however, that you don’t earn God’s favor by your actions. Jesus is the One earns our righteousness before God. So fasting longer doesn’t mean God will be happier with you or want to reward you more.

Fasting is to draw you nearer to God, to contend for issues and breakthroughs, to learn more. It’s not to earn grace

Be blessed as you continue to grow in the love and knowledge of Jesus.

The Daniel Fast is a method of fasting. It’s a way for people to enter into the spiritual discipline of fasting. Some people use a liquid fast. Some fast water only during daylight hours. There are many methods of fasting. The Daniel Fast is one.

Hi, my name is yessenia. I felt the Lord place in my heart to do the Daniel Fast for 21 days, but I failed today. It was my first time fasting for so long, and I feel like I wasn’t prepared. It felt like I was fighting my flesh not to eat, and as soon as I did I felt so guilty. I cried, and I still feel very horrible and sad. I feel like I hurt the Lord, and He is upset with me. Though I am planning on redoing my Daniel Fast tomorrow. I learned from this, and it showed me a weakness in me.

Hi, Susan! What is considered “chemical-free”? I want to purchase some a particular brand of almond milk…however, it has tricalcium phosphate in it. Wikipedia shows it as a chemical compound of calcium salt and phosphate. The medical dictionary list it as a mineral. What are your thoughts?

About Susan Gregory and The Daniel Fast

The Daniel Fast is a method of fasting and based on the fasting experiences of the Old Testament prophet Daniel.

Susan Gregory started writing about the fast when she responded to a word from the Lord. Since that time she has become the leading source for information about the Daniel Fast and has a personal call to "serve God by serving His people." Her desire is to help men and women experience a successful fast as they grow in the love and knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Susan is the author of "The Daniel Fast: feed your soul, strengthen your spirit and renew your body" which is available from local and online bookseller or from http://Daniel-Fast.com